Fried Calamari Recipe
Spicy Tomato Remoulade, Charred Lemon
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Spicy Tomato Remoulade
Charred Lemon
Method
Preparation of Calamari
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Make the Coating
In a bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Coat the Calamari
Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture until fully coated.
Frying
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Fry the Calamari
Working in batches, fry the calamari for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Spicy Tomato Remoulade
Mix the Ingredients
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Mix well.